1996 Fiat Marea vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Fiat Marea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Fiat Marea would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Marea. (104 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Marea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1996 Fiat Marea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Fiat Marea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Porsche 911 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 416 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Marea. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Marea.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Marea | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | Marea | 911 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 305 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 4.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |
